COAS Lauds NAOWA For Keeping The Home Front, Urges Leadership To Promote Peace and Unity

COAS Lauds NAOWA For Keeping The Home Front, Urges Leadership To Promote Peace and Unity

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has commended the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) for its exceptional efforts in maintaining the home front while their spouse are away on military duties, urging the new leadership to build on existing foundations of unity and an all encompassing association.

The COAS gave the commendation today, Wednesday 4 December 2024 while hosting the President NAOWA, Mrs Mernan Oluyede and executive members of the Association who paid a courtesy visit on him at the Army Headquarters Conference Room, Abuja.

The Army Chief extolled NAOWA’s role in promoting unity and charity within the Nigerian Army community and beyond, emphasizing the importance of harmonious working relations to all her members.

The COAS commended NAOWA’s support to Mrs Mariya Lagbaja during the difficult period of the passing of the late COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja and urged them to strengthen the bond. Lt Gen Oluyede assured the association of his unflinching support towards the achievement of their organizational goals and agenda.

Speaking during her courtesy visit, President NAOWA, Mrs Mernan Oluyede, congratulated the COAS on his confirmation as the 24th Chief of Army Staff and acknowledged the NA’s role in NAOWA’s successes. She pointed out that her vision for NAOWA is focused on uniting the association while building on legacies of her predecessors.

Mrs Oluyede unveiled her mission statement as “Enhancing humanity through a steadfast commitment to unity, service and preservation of enduring legacies”, adding that the organization will also ensure fostering bonds among members of NAOWA while being focused on its mission through dedicated humanitarian initiatives and unwavering support for the military families.

The President NAOWA stated that the organization inspired quality living standards of members, ensures measurable growth in community impact, and creates a legacy of empowerment and service to generations to come.

The President NAOWA requested continuous support from the NA to achieve NAOWA’s aims and objectives. She emphasized NAOWA’s commitment to the NA, praying for sustained security and stability at the home front and the nation in general.